Difficulty: Beginner
Ireland
Michael Patrick Kelly was born in Dublin and was a member of the pop and folk band The Kelly Family before starting his solo music career.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
In English, we use a lot of phrasal verbs. Let's see how they work using some examples from the story of the Ugly Duckling.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
As another unfortunate special guest falls short of director Amy’s exacting standards, neighbor and "flag virgin" Penny takes a turn, but her attempts to guide Sheldon towards a more relaxed and open style of presenting backfire.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
In order not to forget anything, Luana and Austin have made a list of the clothes and other items they need to pack. Austin reads the list while Luana gathers the items, and then they discuss their strategy for getting to the airport on time.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Stu has an encounter with Mother Abagail in which she tells him that he is in danger and needs to escape the CDC in Vermont. Meanwhile, it seems that the Dark Man is not just an imagined threat.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
"Cardigan" is the second track on Taylor Swift's eighth studio album, Folklore. It's a melancholy soft rock ballad that features minimal orchestration and examines the topic of young love. In the music video, directed by Taylor Swift herself, her piano acts as portal to different settings.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
For years, Jimmy has been encouraging parents to play a prank on their kids by telling them that they ate all their Halloween candy. Now that his daughter Jane is old enough, he felt it was time to try it out on her.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams began as a radio show before it became a series of best-selling novels, a TV show, and finally a Hollywood movie. Here is the opening scene from the movie, as dolphins abandon a doomed Earth.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
From 250 miles above the Earth, Expedition 63 is very much aware of the hard times which exist in the neighborhoods of the world rotating below. Even amid the uncertainty and difficulties of battling through these challenging times, we encourage everyone to be the best “crewmates” & take care of each other. Cherish the people you love.
-Commander Chris Cassidy
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Sometimes it's hard to know how to pronounce the "-ed" ending of a regular verb in the past tense. Here are plenty of examples, taken from the story of the Ugly Duckling.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Stu finds out that almost everyone at the CDC facility has died from the virus, except for one doctor who has now become very suspicious of him.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Sheldon can no longer take the pressure of producing his show "Fun with Flags" alongside a full-time career and having a girlfriend. So, after only two hundred and thirty two episodes, it’s finally the last in the series. Sheldon is full of emotions, but mostly still mad at Amy for failing to press “record” and ruining his “Fourth of July Spectacular.”
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
“English Hipster” Tom grew up around here, so who better to introduce us to this lively and colorful North London area, with its famous market and fiercely alternative soul.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Enjoy this video for the song "Come Undone" by English new wave band Duran Duran. Known for hits like "Hungry Like The Wolf," the band was very popular on MTV and featured video in their live performances early on.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Bruce Willis may be known for starring in action films, but this commercial for Honda is all about the safety of motorists in the real world. Actor Fred Armisen also makes an appearance.
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